Wish You Were Here: Staying Connected with Students During COVID-19 & Beyond

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Over the next few weeks, we’ll be highlighting educators who are supporting student learning & navigating complexity during the COVID-19 crisis.

Meet Kirsten.

Kirsten Dickerson is a French Teacher in Lakeland, OH.

As the distance learning extends farther into the spring, Kirsten knows her students are missing the normal school routine. “I miss everything about face-to-face school, but I miss my students and our space the most.” She used Canva to design postcards to send to her students to let them know she’s thinking about them. “My favorite one says, ‘Wish you were here’ in French and features photos of our classroom. I’ve sent 25 so far and hope to reach every student in the next few weeks!” Kirsten was inspired by elementary school teachers on Instagram that she saw sending students letters and treats or doing birthday drive-by celebrations. “Teaching high school makes that a little harder, so I found my own way.”

Postcards designed by Kirsten Dickerson for her students.

“I’ve sent 25 postcards so far and I hope to reach every student in the next few weeks! I’ve heard from a few students so far that are delighted to receive my postcards. It’s reminded me that high school kids are still kids!”

Want to connect directly with Kirsten to learn more? You can stay in touch here!

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